PROVIDING the EDGEWOOD EXPERIENCE through PARTNERSHIP

by Monica M. Johnson, Development Director

Edgewood continues to partner with our community to provide the most meaningful values-based high school experience possible. Whether it be time, talent or treasure, the power of partnership is evidenced by our two successful fall fundraisers moving us toward our $1.3 million fundraising goal.

This school year started with the Crusader Community Kickoff. Held in the Krantz Center, the event offered the opportunity for Edgewood community members to meet and visit with each other as well as our new President Kevin Rea; new Athletic Director Ben Voss ‘95; and Principal Jerry Zander. Attendees mixed and mingled while enjoying beer and spirits compliments of Wisconsin Distributors, and delicious food and margaritas from Pedros. Raffle prize opportunities included four $500 cash prizes and a grand prize of $10,000 as well as a 50/50 raffle. Thanks to our sponsors and volunteers for making this event happen!

On November 2, we held our second annual Giving Day. Together we raised over $160,000 for our Crusader Fund in just 24 hours! Thanks to a generous match from Diane Ballweg ‘71 and with the support of promotion by videos from faculty, staff, students and alumni, we far exceeded our $150,000 goal. The day started with a special welcome from Eddie, who greeted students and families and ended with delicious cookies, thanks to the Edgewood Parent Community.

#EHSGIVINGDAY prizes went the Ms. Blinson’s Latin class for Best Video; the class of 1979 for the Alumni Class Challenge; and to the Freshman class, which won the Grade Challenge, allowing them to enjoy a special Eddie’s Hour with warm, fresh-baked cookies from the Wonder Cookie truck and free time to socialize.

SAVE THE DATE: Annual EHS Spring Fling

Saturday, April 15, Alumni Hall

Silent Auction and Mazzuchelli Appeal

“Opening the Doors of Opportunity”

Join us to celebrate the opening of our new Alumni Hall (former Commons space), thank our community and support the Mazzuchelli Fund for student aid. Check out our website for photos of the new space and more details about the event as we get closer to the date.

Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to invest in our students’ success.

Better Together.

Edgewood Strong. View updated Support Brochure at edgewoodhs.org/ support.

Support EHS through a Donor Advised Fund

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that simplifies the giving process for donors. DAFs provide immediate tax deductions and tax-free growth on your original contributions. If you have a DAF, you can recommend a grant to Edgewood High School to make an immediate impact.

Edgewood High School Tax ID Number: 45-3211850

Every gift helps, no matter the size!

Please support our students by donating to the Crusader Fund via:

* The enclosed envelope

* Online: Scan the code at left or go to edgewoodhs.org/CrusaderConnection

Annual Gifts:

◊ Diamond Circle

$50,000 or more

◊ Eddie Circle

$20,000 to $49,999

◊ Crusader Circle

$10,000 to $19,999

◊ Gold Circle

$5,000 to $9,999

◊ Maroon Circle

$2,500 to $4,999

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* Contact Monica Johnson 608-257-1023 ext. 182 monica.johnson@edgewoodhs.org

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